Victorian Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1972 - SECT 10

Duties of the Secretary

10. Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary-

   (a)  shall keep a register of all archaeological areas, of all unproclaimed
        known occurrences of relics, and of all persons known to be holding
        private collections of artifacts or unique specimens that include
        relics;

   (b)  shall seek information in relation to the situation of relics and to
        any new discovery of relics, and arrange for the adequate protection
        of relics;

   (c)  shall make necessary investigations and researches in the State of
        Victoria, with respect to archaeological relics;

   (d)  may, in respect of an archaeological area, enter into an arrangement
        with the Minister and the person whose consent was required for the
        land to be proclaimed as an archaeological area, relating to the
        control of the area, granting of leases or permits for the use of land
        in the area, the erection of buildings or making of roads or trails
        insofar as he considers necessary or desirable to accommodate the
        public or to facilitate administration; and

   (e)  shall develop an educational programme and service for the purpose of
        making available to the public facts and information pertaining to
        relics and archaeological areas.